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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
The Late Ex-Secretary Manning.

The death Saturday at Albany of the
Hon. Daniel Manning will be noted, as the
Bait. San says, with profound regret
throughout the Union. His ability, integ-
rity, patriotism and great service to the
country In the administration of the most
important department of the federal govern
ment are titles to respect, the value of
which is universally conceded. His career
has additional interest for the illustration
it affords of the larger possibilities of Ameri-
can life. He was born 10 Albany in Au-
gust, 1881, of parents whose humble cir
cumstaness seemed to mark out for ali
industry Daniel Manning rose from the
position of boy-of- all work in the office of
the Albany Atlas to that of editor and man.
ager of the Argns-into which the Atlas
was merged-and finally to the responsible
and honorable position of Secretary of the
Treasury of the United States. Mr.. Man
ming wss intimately associated in politieal
life with Mr.. Samuel J. Tilden, and first
gained prominence IN the field of national
politics as the recipient in 1850 of the IA
nous letter declining reuominstion absolute.
ly. To his efforts the election of Mr.. Cleve
land to the 9overnorship of New York in
1889 was largely due, aud almost wholly
due to his Influence WAS the re.aff1rmation
of "the unit rule" In Mr.. Clevelsnd's inter.
est in the Saratoga convention Of 1884,
which led ultimately to the nomination Of
Mr.. Cleveland by the Chicago convention
Of thu same year. Mr.. Manning was chair.
man of the New York democratic State
committee from 1881 to 1885, which circum
stance gave him great power in Stats poll.
tics and enabled him to guide the State
convention into the path Of success. TIC
him, therefore, more than any other one
person, with the exception perhaps of Mr..
| Cleveland himself, the democracy of the
| Uuion is Indebted for its present position in
| federal politics. The President, recogniz
ing Mr.. Manniog's financial ability, ap-
pointed him in March, 1885, to a leading
place in his cabinet. From that time TO
| March, 1886, when partially paralyzed in
| the treasury building, his record was un-
der the public eye, and won for him and
for the administration golden opinions. His
reports exhibited the wide scope of bis abil-
tiles, and gained for him place among the
most honored fnancisrs of our history.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Time proves all things, and it will prove
that there are very few, if any, Taxpayers
10 Virginia who can Stafford" to pay taxes
in coupons under the recent decision of the
Supreme Court. Very few en- who are
possessed of large property interests, or
who are engaged ID profitable business en-
terprises, can s'affor3" to waste their time
and undergo the vexations, snnoyances,
and delays incident to such course, on
the bare possibility Of saving a few dol
lars. The game isn't work the candle,
and our word Tor it,sensible Taxpayers are
not going ''to burn any more daylight on
it. The days of the coupon are number
ed .-Lynchburg Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

In the county court of Roanoke county a
few days ago, Benz. French, colored, was
convicted Of housebreaking and wheat
stealing, and sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary. When sentence was i'm
posed French remarked: That's good;
three years will just give me time to learn
tradao
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

With the .Lynchburg Necs, we would
"rather have@ Cleveland with his broad,
national ADMINISTRATION, his recognition of
the South and his respect for the reserved
rights of the States, than any Republican
on earth with his party ideas and central
ization and disregard of constitutional le-
st-pints.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

A NEGRO KILLED By POLICEMAN. -
In Roanoke City on Monday morning, VIM.
Gilbert, colored, was shot ana instantly
killed By policeman N. G. Wooten, who
was trying to arrest Gilbert whilst engaged
in row. Gilbert made an effort to stab
the policeman with a knife when the Off.
Ger shot him. The verdict of the coroner's
inquest was, that he was killed by the Off
Ger while the latter was in the discharge of
his duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

A dispatch from Onancock, Va, under
date of last Saturday says that Mrs. Eliza
beth Ewell, the venerable mother of DR.. A.
D. r. Ewell, the member of the House OF
Delegates from Accomac county, died at
her home in Leemont aged about 70 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

& dispatch from Norfolk says that an at
tempt was made to assassinate Lighthouse
Keeper ". T. O'Deli, Of Cape Henry, last
Saturday night. He received three rifle
shots in his clothing while riding along the
beach
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Do not mail your letters on the train
hereafter, if you want speedy delivery.
According to the terms of the new ruling
all letters mailed on the train must be left
at tho next station to be re-mailed. This
ruling was made to relieve the postal clerks
on the trains, by compelling people to mail
their letters at their own postoffices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

A brilliant wedding ceremony at the Cul.
pepper Baptist Church, Thursday evening,
united in wedlock MIR. Alexander Miller, a
Canadian by birth, but new a native oil
Pittsylvania county. and Miss Nellie Hud
IN, the daughter of Mr.. Addison Hudson
of Culpeper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
A Republican View.

The following emphatic endorsement of
the Presidents recommendation for re-
vision Of the tariff from the Chicago Tri-
bune, the leading Republican journal of the
West, is at this particular juncture very
significant reminder of the pledges of the
Republican party on the same subject. The
Tribune says:
Full justification of President Cleveland's
unprecedented course in devoting his an
nual communication to Congress exclusive
ly to consideration of the surplus and the
best means of distributing it s to be found
in the message itself. The message is able
and statesmanlike, businesslike in style,
perspicuous in statement, clear in its rea-
soning and irrefutable in its conclusions.
The message rises above party lines, and
presents a common basis of patriotic states
manship on which Republicans and Demo-
Gratis are bound by every consideration of
the public welfare and of political expedi
ency to stand together. The position tax
en- in the previous Congress by the Min
Desota delegation and some other Republi-
cans must be stoutly maintained by the Re-
publican side of the House at this session,
or they, and perhaps the party which they
represent, will be overwhelmed
The message is simply the tariff reduction
plank of the Republican party, adopted in
1884, expanded. 1t is neither more nor less
than textual sermon on that passage of
the resolution which promises to ''reduce
the surplus by correcting the inequalities of
of the tariff, and it is certainly none the
less binding on the Republicans for being
now so Endorsed by Democratic President.
This is not time, as the message justly
claims, for the discussion of the theories Of
protection and free trade. Whatever differ
ence of opinion there may be on general
propositions of political economy, no one
can honestly and intelligently deny that the
present state of the public Treasury neces-
states reduction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

A German woman in New York drank q
quart of beer and smoked package OF
cigarettes in an afternoon and then died
from Inflammation of the stomach pro-
duced by the beer and cigarettes. Young
men who 90 on ''hurrahs" with beer and
cigarettes as the motive power, may see
something of Interest In this paragraph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

PARAaYzED.-Captain w. G. Hagan, one
of the oldest and most highly respected cit
szens of Ckristiansburg, Virginia, was
stricken with paralysis On Wednesday last.
The left side only Of his face and body ia
affected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

It is understood that Miss Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland receives $4,000 for her two
years. services and the use Of her name as
the head of Mrs. Reeds well-known school
in New York. There a-e, however, some
expenses to be paid out of this sum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

An exchange bits the truth sqnarely, as
follows: ''WhO is that intellectual looking
man yonder. who wears such frayed and
shabby clothes?" said one citiz.n to an
other. 'Ob that is an editor, gifted, polish
cd and intellectual. but probably poor, +"
was the reply. Said the questioner, ''can
you tell me who that nice looking man is, so
well dressed, with kid gloves On and carry
ing gold headed cane?" "Oh, yes; he's the
delinquent .su bscriber."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

sirs. Villas, who is still suffering from
nervous prostration, will, as soon as she
can travel, leave for her home in Wiscon-
sin. 10 consequence no festivities are ex-
pected to- occur at the Villas MANSION this
season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Saturday next is fixed for the marriage
of Mr.. Thomas Swami, grandson of the late
Gov. Swami, of Maryland, to Miss Mason.
of Loudoun county, Va. The ceremony is
to take place at Wormley's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

On Jenny Limbs coffin was placed by
Mr.. Goldscbmidt a wreath of myrtle made
from tree planted years ago BY the great
singer herself In the shape of tiny twig
plucked from her wedding wreath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
dec 2S-4t

ITO LIZZIE PLUMER. - PLUMER, HER
L HUSBAND. LANES F. SMITH. JOHN
H. TAYLOR aud EDW ARD FURR: Take
proceed, at my office. in Staunton. to tase the
accounts required by decree of the Circuit
in the cause of Kyan's administrator vs..
Plumer &C., including accounts Of the assets
and debts OF the estae of Nancy Ryan, decd
aud legacies bequeathed by her will. All cred
itors of the said Nancy RYAN are notified 10
present their claims TO me, on o. before the
day herein appointed.
JOS. A WADDELL
dec 2S-4t COmm'r,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

The capitalists of Lynchburg, Va, have
determined to build $3.50, 900 cotton fac
tory. OF the amount over $1,000, 600 has
been subscribed, and the remainder, it is
calculated. will be raised in few days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Nor THE 'iSTAR OF BETHLEHEM. THE
brilliant planet which many have been gaz-
ing at in the early morning hours, suppos-
ing it to be the ''Star of Bethlehem" is the
planet VEINS which is now visible at that
time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Mr.. J. T. Mcdonald, a prominent young
citizen of Birmingham, Ala, was married
10 Miss Blanche Hams, daughter of Rev.
C. r. Hams, D. D., rector of St. Paurs
Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Judge 6rattan.

Elected by the Legislature to be judge Of
the City Court, on the 20th instant, Judge
Charles Grattan received his commission
the following day ana qualified before
Judge Stout and entered at once upon the
duties of his high Office. The next term of
the court will commence 9th January with
full docket OF Commonwealth as we'll as q
considerable one Of civil cases.
Judge Gratten is in the prime OF man.
hood, we'll equipped In the Legal profession,
and will make an excellent judge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

The President spent Christmas Sunday
very quietly at the White House. 10 the
morning he and Mrs. Cleveland attended
divine service at the Rev. DR.. Sunderland Is
church. There were no guests at dinner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Fatal. AcCrDENT.--A sad and fatal acct
dent occurred near Emaus, twelve miles
south of Liberty, Bedford county, Satur-
day last James E. Huddleston fell frou
his wagon. loaded with straw, and in his
descent ran a pitchfork through his body.
He die! before he could be removed to his
home, which was ouly few hundred yards
distant from the scene of the accident.
Huddleston leaves wife and six children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

INA NUT SHELL. Recently, a reporter
in Richmond asked Hon. VIM. A. Ander-
sou what action the Legislature would take
in regard to the State debt, replied: "We
are acting on the defensive entirely, stand
ing right where we are. The bondholdsrs
want to suspend hostilities, wheu they are
ac.iug on the aggressive. II they with
DIRE their coupons, which have been tender
sd for taxed, that VIII stop Aosslities, /"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Rev. John McGill, rector Of the Episco-
pal Church at Ashland, has accepted call
to and is now in charge of the Wickliffe
parish, Clarke county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

r OST! LOST NY English setter Dog.
IL Medium size, white, with small black
spots all over him -b ack ears and little tan
ABOUT his ears-carries his tail little to one
side. A suitable reward will be paid Tor his
recovery or for information that will enable
me 60 fl nd him. JNO. NJ. KINNEY.
dec 28-2W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Secretary Bayard had family Christmas
dinner Sunday. His daughters will hold a
New-Year's reception, the first at his house
for two seasons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Mrs. Margaret Jones, aged 81 years, and
Mrs. Mary Harvey, aged SO years, both OF
Winchester, died last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

A fire at noon Friday at the Tredegar
Company's iron works in Richmond, des-
troysd portion of two of their spike mills.
The loss is about SIS, 600; insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Capt. Joseph Nalle, native of Culpeper
county, was elected mayor of Austin,
Texas, last week, by a large majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Rev. Samuel T. Moorman, of the M. E,
Church South, died near Lynchburg last
week, aged SO years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Mr.. Thomas Branch, of Richmond, en-
tered the 65th year of his life Thursday
He is in excellent health, and full OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

DEATH OF AN AGED PRNsIoNER.-Mrs
Eliza Lyon, of Richmond, Virginia, died
Wednesday, ia her niaety fourth year
Her husband was soldier in the war of
1919. and Mrs. Lyon has drawn a pension
for years She was in the old theatre in
Richmond when it was burned in 1911, at
which time Governor Smith and fifty other
persons lost their lives. The present
Monumental Chu,ch is on the site of the
gives the names OF the persons who were
burned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
UGUsrA COUNTY CLERKS oFFICE,-

L N ~
"A To wit:
ESTRAY HEIF ER.-Tag en- up by VIVA. d.
Engleman. on his land, near Middlebrook, the
18th of October. 1857, OF the following descrip
tion ofrei color, With. white spots on sides
and forehead. one year old last sering, end of
Doth ears cropped off, 8 or 10 hanus nigh anu
appraised at az by A. SwiIk. John W. Hays,
and James w. Engleman, ireehoiders, before
VIM. Fl. Fix J. Z.
Extract teste,
WIN. A. BURNETT. Clerk.
Doo ots
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

The New York Times comes out strongly
in favor of substituting death by electricity
in capital cases in lieu of hanging. 1t
closes leading editorial upon the subject
as follows: Electricity supplies an agency
which meets all the necessities of the case
and puts out OF the question the lingering
struggles and contentious which so often
deprive executions of all their solemnity.-
There should be no doubt of the acceptance
by the Legislature Of the report of the
commission. 1t will be creditable to the
State of New York to be the first COM
munity to substitute civilized for bar
harous method of inficting capital punish
ment, and TO set an example which is sure
of beingfollowed throughout the world.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

THE WAR UPON THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
Since the late election, the State Repub-
hcan has been keeping up hot and steady
fire upon the Valley Virgfnian for the edi.
torial articles it published during and since
that canvass, and In it's last issue it pub.
fishes letter from Mr.. J. G.. Watts, a
prominent Republican of Tazewell c. H.,
warmly and heartily endorsing its assaults
upon the Nirginian, saying it has s'taker
the right stand" The following is an ex.
tract from the letter of Mr.. Watts
s'Mr. Editor, don't like to be personal
but believe that the Valley Virginian die
more to secure Barbour's election than any
Democratic paper in Virginia. 1t kept uI
steady fire at Malone during the entirs
canvass, and seemed to have more spite an6
venom at Malone than at the Bourbons.
Away With such Republicanism as it ad
vocated during the canvass-food and com
fort for the enemy. ITO the victors belong
the spoils - Then, If that be so, am sure
that Mr.. Barbour will take care of Major
Yost. He will give him the highest place
in the synagogue; for he did his work most
nobly, and ought to have his reward. He,
like his county. Augusta, helped lead the
van for Barbour"
It is very evident that Malone is de-
termined to make the Republican kickers
eat the leek, or leave the party. The course
of the Vrginian will be watched with inter.
est to see which it will do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Mrs. CLEVELAND BELIEVES IN HOME
MISSIONARY WoRK.-Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land, who is graduate of Wells College, at
Aurora, N. Y has sent to the Home Mis-
siouary Society of that institution a Christ
mas donation of $25. Mrs. Cleveland join
ed the society in the fall of 1882, and upon
leaving college in 1885 she asked to con-
tinue an active member of the society for
the rest of her life. In closing her letter
accompanying the remittance to Miss
Smith, who is at the head of Wells College,
Mrs. Cleveland says that she is more
thoroughly believer than ever in the use-
fulness of home missionary work, and rug
gests that the officers of the society turn
their attention to the homes of some of The
very poor people in the vicinity, Of Aurora,
where she remembers there was a good
field for such work when she was school,
girl. Mrs. Cleveland will visit her alma
Mater next June. She has sent several
gifts of money to the Missionary Society
since she went to live in Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

MIR. w. W. Corcoran celebrated his s9th
birthday on Tuesday-yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

8. r. STERLING's SURETIEs SETTLE
WITH THE STATE.-All the .ursties of Is.
R. Sterling, late Treasurer Of Rockingham
county, with two exceptions, have com
promised and settled their liabilities as
such surelies to the Commonwealth, which
is an adjustment and payment Of the whole
liability. they having settled with the
county some time since. The course of
these tureties in thus disetsrging an obi
discharge entities them to the hiehes, CON-
mendation, which, We have no doubt, will
be universally accorded them. Rocking
ham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
sYRUP OF FIGS.

Manufactured only by the California Fig Syr-
up Co. San Francisco, Cal, is Natures Own
true Laxative. 1t is the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costlve
to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers; to cure
habitual constipation, indigestion, etc. r0a
sale in so cents and sl.00 bottles, by w. NJ. All
LEN 4 RRQ., STANTON, Va, feh2 SILLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
I llS'T.

n$rVs BETWEEN ALIENS DRUG
LOo Il. STORE AND W. L. ASYLUM
A Small GOLD-PLATED WATCH and csain,
also Brown Leather Pock e,-book, containing
six dollars. liberal reward will be paid to
the finder by leaving at this office.
dee 29-It
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Staunton Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 2s. 1887.

VIM. ]. Shank, a prominent citizen OF
Page county, died last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Mrs. Piper was assaulted near Liberty,
Friday evening, by Henry Witcher, an 49,
yearold negro, who fed after accomplish.
ing his design. Crowds are securing the
country after tbs miscEsant,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

To SPEAK IN NEW YoRK.-Senators
Vance, If North Carolina, and German, OF
Maryland, will be among the speakers at
the banquet to be given in New York city
Dec. 90 by the Harlem Democratic Associ.
alton, which is composed of prominent bust.
ness men Of the State, Gov. Hill, Mayor
Hewitt, Col. John r. Fellows and other
prominent New Workers will participate
This banquet is intended as the occasion
for the opening of the Democratic cam
paign for 1888 in New York State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

To SUCCEED 8 BROWN ALLEN.--A Luray
correspondent Of the Redmond Dispatch
says
s'The Mr.. III. L. Welfley spoken of in the
papers as likely to secure the place of ex-
Auditor Brown Allen as clerk in the office
of the Secretary Of thu United States Senate
is a lawyer of this place, and was at one
time partner ia the practice of the law
here with Senator Riddleberger- He is an
active local Republican politic.an.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

TO THE WIDOW AND HEIRS OF ROBT
L s. HARNESBERGER, decd, James
Beck J. w. Reid Wills. Charles L. PeTrie and
M Mamie Perrie. his wife. T. r. N. Speck,
sheriff ard admir- d b. H. of Benz. T. Reid decd,
Walter S. GurnIe and Asher W. Hartman.
Take notice that, in pursuance of the decree
of tho Circuit Court for Augusta county, en-
tered December l. 1887 In the cause of Harness
ber's Adn1'r VS.. Harnesherger &C.. ION amend
ed biI), 1 shall proceed at my office. in Staun-
tou on Thursday, January rs. 1888. to "exam-
ine ascertain aud report the state of the title
of the farm of W hich Robert S. Harnesb- rger
died seized aud possessed" and particularly
whether James p. Beck, j. w. Reid Wills
Charles T. Perrie, NJ Mamie Perrie, and the
of Lhem have any claim right III, to, or
against said farm" &c, &c.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
dec .S-4w Comm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Friday. January 9th, 1888,

shall proceed, at my office. in Staunton, to
take the accounts required by decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered No
vember 25th, 1887, in the cause of Stout and
ais VIZ. Stout and ais. viz an acconut of the
transactions of the Executors of James NJ.
stout, Decd of unad M in isJered assets OF the
estate of said stout, of debts due f. ON the es-
| tate &C., &c. Creditors. Ii any, are notified to
| present cir claims to me or before the
day herein appointed.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
| dec 2S-4t Comm'r,